My goal is to maintain erotic nipple sensation but also have my shirt off and not draw too many stares. I want to go swimming! How small do you think it's possible to have my breast tissue reduced while maintaining optimal erotic nipple sensation? What questions should I be asking during my consults to see if the doctor is the right fit for me? What kind of realistic outcomes should I be thinking about?
Answer: Preserving the Nipple During FTM Breast Reduction Top Surgery is the #reduction and masculinization of the breasts and chest for a person who wants a more #masculine chest. This is often an individual who desires #gender reassignment. Breast tissue is #removed and the #nipple position is usually made smaller and then placed in a more masculine #anatomic #position. It's best to begin seeking a plastic surgeon with #board #certification and experience in this type of procedure. You should feel comfortable with your surgeon and his or her office staff. They should be open-minded regarding gender surgery. It’s important for your surgeon to have an aesthetic eye for body contouring, you should be comfortable with the surgical facility that your doctor uses and it should be certified. There are several methods used which depend upon the patient’s breast or chest #size before surgery. Considerations include the #laxity of skin, the #size of the #areola, the amount of #fat and recent weight #gain or weight #loss. The most common procedures which are described include the #periareola, #buttonhole, #double incision, and #anchor patterns. I often use #liposuction along with the double #incision for larger breasts, and, some variation for smaller breasts; depending upon the position of the areola. The female breast nipple and areola are often centered on the breast. However, the nipple and areola are lower and closer to the outside edge of the #pectoralis muscle in the male patient. Shaping the side of the chest may also be required and can be performed with #suctioning; along with contouring of the muscle, as noted above, to provide the best definition for the chest. Your board-certified plastic surgeon will recommend the type best suited for you. The most important decision to be made before performing any surgical procedure is determining whether you are an ideal #candidate.
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Answer: Preserving the Nipple During FTM Breast Reduction Top Surgery is the #reduction and masculinization of the breasts and chest for a person who wants a more #masculine chest. This is often an individual who desires #gender reassignment. Breast tissue is #removed and the #nipple position is usually made smaller and then placed in a more masculine #anatomic #position. It's best to begin seeking a plastic surgeon with #board #certification and experience in this type of procedure. You should feel comfortable with your surgeon and his or her office staff. They should be open-minded regarding gender surgery. It’s important for your surgeon to have an aesthetic eye for body contouring, you should be comfortable with the surgical facility that your doctor uses and it should be certified. There are several methods used which depend upon the patient’s breast or chest #size before surgery. Considerations include the #laxity of skin, the #size of the #areola, the amount of #fat and recent weight #gain or weight #loss. The most common procedures which are described include the #periareola, #buttonhole, #double incision, and #anchor patterns. I often use #liposuction along with the double #incision for larger breasts, and, some variation for smaller breasts; depending upon the position of the areola. The female breast nipple and areola are often centered on the breast. However, the nipple and areola are lower and closer to the outside edge of the #pectoralis muscle in the male patient. Shaping the side of the chest may also be required and can be performed with #suctioning; along with contouring of the muscle, as noted above, to provide the best definition for the chest. Your board-certified plastic surgeon will recommend the type best suited for you. The most important decision to be made before performing any surgical procedure is determining whether you are an ideal #candidate.
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Answer: Preserve nipple sensation following mastectomy Common breast reduction surgery preserves erotic nipple sensation in over 90% of patients, however there is no guarantee that sensation will be preserved for you because it is not possible to predict from person to person. The more tissue that is removed, the more likely that the hair-size sensory nerve fibers will be contained in that tissue.
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Answer: Preserve nipple sensation following mastectomy Common breast reduction surgery preserves erotic nipple sensation in over 90% of patients, however there is no guarantee that sensation will be preserved for you because it is not possible to predict from person to person. The more tissue that is removed, the more likely that the hair-size sensory nerve fibers will be contained in that tissue.
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April 24, 2017
Answer: Nipple sensation I really don't think anyone can promise to preserve your erotic nipple sensation unless you had a breast reduction operation- and this would realistically still leave you with large breasts owing to the need to preserve blood supply.
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April 24, 2017
Answer: Nipple sensation I really don't think anyone can promise to preserve your erotic nipple sensation unless you had a breast reduction operation- and this would realistically still leave you with large breasts owing to the need to preserve blood supply.
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April 20, 2017
Answer: Nipple Sensation Hi charlesford42,Thanks for the post and photos. Based on your breast size, you will require double incision with free nipple grafts. In my experience patients do initially lose sensation in the grafts but do regain some to most of their sensation back. Any other technique that will leave the nipple/areolas attached will compromise the contours that can be achieved in the free grafting technique. Sincerely,Dr. Dadvand
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April 20, 2017
Answer: Nipple Sensation Hi charlesford42,Thanks for the post and photos. Based on your breast size, you will require double incision with free nipple grafts. In my experience patients do initially lose sensation in the grafts but do regain some to most of their sensation back. Any other technique that will leave the nipple/areolas attached will compromise the contours that can be achieved in the free grafting technique. Sincerely,Dr. Dadvand
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April 13, 2017
Answer: FTM breast reduction It may be difficult to obtain a flat chest while preserving nipple sensation. You have a lot of excess skin and will likely require a nipple graft, which would sacrifice nipple sensation in the short term.
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April 13, 2017
Answer: FTM breast reduction It may be difficult to obtain a flat chest while preserving nipple sensation. You have a lot of excess skin and will likely require a nipple graft, which would sacrifice nipple sensation in the short term.
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